not just in maryland but across the united states of america. we're one-half of the cost of a four-year university, and a third of the cost of a private institution in the state. >> and arnie duncan says not only do states need to make community colleges higher budgetary priority, but students need to be smart consumers. >> if you look at it from a financial perspective, we know they are. we recognize the cost and the value. and they can transfer to a four-year institution with all of their credits moving with them, they can move into the world of work, and as they think about continuing to pursue, they can take advantage of any employer tuition reimbursement programs. so we believe their good consumers that way. and i think they're beginning to understand that looking at the associates degree, and using that as an avenue to produce income for their families and do it in such a way that they can work and attend college. when you think about us being almost 24 hours a day, even cays a week, you look at face to face and online learning, and many o